In-Home Family Services Specialist

Addus HomeCare; Tuscola (IL); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Direct deposit

Daily pay availability

Flexible schedule

Reimbursement for mileage

Mileage reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Addus Home Care in Illinois seeks a dedicated Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. You will work in homes, provide guidance, and help families comply with court-ordered participation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and preferred experience in social work or child welfare. A dependable car, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance are needed.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have dependable automobile, valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Background checks must be passed.

Aufgaben

• Support families to prevent the permanent placement of children from the home.
• Provide transportation for parent/children to supervised visits; travel may be extensive.
• Teach homemaking, parenting, and anger management skills in the home.
• Observe visits, document interactions, and redirect as needed.
• Prepare written reports and monthly progress updates with detail on services.
• Report all child abuse and neglect and attend mandated trainings.
• Assist housing program participants in locating housing, jobs, and community supports.

Kenntnisse

Valid driver's license

Dependable automobile

Auto insurance

Background checks

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience

Jobbeschreibung

Addus Home Care in Illinois seeks a dedicated Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. You will work in homes, provide guidance, and help families comply with court-ordered participation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and preferred experience in social work or child welfare. A dependable car, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance are needed.